God's purpose in suffering is to teach us reliance on Him and to demonstrate His strength in our weakness.
Suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience, as evidenced in the life of Paul, who experienced numerous hardships. In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul relates how a 'thorn in the flesh' was given to him to keep him humble and dependent on God's grace. Rather than removing the thorn, God’s response highlighted the sufficiency of His grace. This demonstrates that trials serve a divine purpose: to mold our character, deepen our faith, and keep us aware of our weaknesses, so we rely completely on Christ's strength. God's providence ensures that our hardships ultimately work for good, as seen through biblical narratives like Joseph's, where suffering culminated in God's greater plan.
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